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Recent content by wintersolstice

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    Is there room for Christian fundamentalists?

    Thanks for taking the time to post a thoughtful and well written response. I particularly appreciate your differentiation between "conservative" and "fundamentalist". Well said and thought provoking!
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    Is there room for Christian fundamentalists?

    Sometimes I notice that Christians who identify as fundamentalist/conservative are treated with criticism, sarcasm and derision by other Christians who identify as mainstream/liberal. It seems to me that some believers may need a more black-and-white, concrete and dogmatic religious tradition...
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    So frustrated

    It seems as if you are looking to outside sources to define your inner spiritual life. What do you believe? What are you looking for? IMHO it's probably all inside of you. Why let someone/something define you? Good luck!
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    Anyone here changed their religion as a result of interaction on this forum?

    No significant change in my own beliefs/religious affiliation, but a deeper appreciation for the diversity of views expressed here and admiration for many who seem to be seeking answers to life's big questions.
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    Pro-choice Buddhists?

    It's an intriguing question and I don't believe I have seen the issue specifically discussed in any reading I've done on Buddhism. One thing that stands out for me in HH Dalai Lama's teaching is that he does not use "always" or "never" terms so I would think that there would be many factors...
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    Nadia Bolz-Weber

    I just finished reading Pastrix by Nadia Bolz-Weber, a Lutheran pastor from Denver, Colorado. I enjoyed her book and found her point of view and voice to be interesting and refreshing. I was wondering if anyone else has read or heard her and what you think of her approach. Thanks!
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    pre-rubber soul beatles

    Looking back the initial recordings by the Beatles were very sweet, focused on love. But the Beatles were always so much more than their music. They were a phenomenon and during the years that they made music together, they changed the culture. I know that their early music sounds quaint now...
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    Is life suffering?

    There will still be plenty of other human problems to address.
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    Thanks to RF!

    Hard to believe, isn't it? ;)
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    Thanks to RF!

    In the last few months, I have been reviewing and examining my commitment to my faith tradition. I had taken a break from attending religious services (ok, so it was 8 years) in order to figure out what made sense at this point in my life. During that time I distanced myself from my religious...
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    Thanks!

    Thanks!
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    Missionaries At My Door

    I've had visits from JW and LDS missionaries and have found both to be polite and respectful. When they introduce themselves, I let them know that we are involved and active in our faith tradition and wish them well in their work. The JW folks seem to be more persistent. It must be so difficult...
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    Prophets and Seers W/ Mental Illness

    I am always very cautious before labeling someone's unique way of thinking "delusional." I try to listen carefully and understand where their unusual thoughts stem from. Many times, such thoughts arise from perception/misperception of experience although the origin may not be initially obvious...
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    Meaning of life

    To love and work
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    Morality and Love

    Too many overgeneralizations and unfounded cause-and-effect conclusions. Doesn't merit time needed for serious comment.
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